Teaching Assistant Certificate

Earn your Teaching Assistant certificate with FLCC's online program. In this program, you'll learn how to be a skilled educational assistant. Play a key role in shaping the future of young minds in classrooms, childcare centers, and other educational institutions.

Certificate

24 Credit Hours

100% Online

Program Overview

Become a vital part of the education system with our Teaching Assistant certificate program. Help students learn effectively in the classroom by providing 1-on-1 support. Develop lesson plans for diverse student populations. Learn how to track student progress and reinforce classroom objectives. Create strategies that give students with learning differences and disabilities equitable access to education.

This program prepares you for a professional career in education. Our Teaching Assistant courses include resume and cover letter writing skills and a mock interview. Graduate with the materials you need to enter the job market.

Career Outlook

Teaching assistants are essential in schools, childcare centers, and other educational settings. After completing our program, you'll be ready to work in New York State, where teaching assistants earn an average annual salary of $34,440. In the Finger Lakes region, teaching assistants earn an average annual salary of $29,536.

Our program provides the credentials to work as a teaching assistant or paraprofessional in New York public schools. These educational skills are also valuable for careers in childcare and private schools.

Working as a certified teaching assistant is a convenient first step to becoming a teacher. Gain the confidence and experience to advance into a career with increased pay and responsibilities.

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more.

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

Interested in continuing your education? Transfer into our A.A. Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) program or A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences program. These related programs will put you on the path to becoming a certified teacher or a professional in the social sciences.

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.
- Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
- Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.
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New York Certified Teaching Assistant Credential

Prepare for the New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) and become a Level I certified teaching assistant. Our 24-credit program surpasses the NYS education requirements for the Level III certification. Earn this enhanced credential after working as a teaching assistant for one year. Find out more about New York State Teaching Assistant Certificates.

Our Teaching Assistant faculty will help you complete state-mandated child safety workshops, including:
- Child Abuse Identification Workshop
- School Violence Intervention and Prevention Workshop
- DASA Training — Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention
Teaching Assistant Course Highlight: EDU 101 and 102

Education courses in this program focus on school regulations, adolescent development, classroom management, instructional design, and more. Adapt educational materials for specific learning styles and develop your own teaching philosophy. Learn about Common Core, state testing, and other school procedures that impact students.
Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

What Our Students Say

I learned a lot of different teaching styles and methods. We'd talk about how to get the children engaged: What incentives do you use to help the kids learn? What would you like your class to look like? How would you run that class? We bounced ideas off one another. It was an eye-opening experience to take what I learned at FLCC and put it to use in the classroom.

Samantha Hoover '22

Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities

Earn a quality education at an affordable rate. With our low cost per credit and general scholarship opportunities, you can maximize your potential with minimal debt. Our financial aid counselors will guide you through the process and help you understand college costs.

$5,376

per year for in-state tuition ($224 per credit hour).
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76%

of students are eligible for financial aid or scholarships.
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$18M

in financial aid was disbursed to our students last year.
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Program Overview

Career Outlook

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

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Teaching Assistant Course Highlight: EDU 101 and 102

Sample Courses

What Our Students Say

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